Jayden Daniels had a press conference after practice where he talked about the upcoming game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. This will be his NFL debut, a moment he has been preparing for his whole life.
He mentioned leaning on veteran QB Marcus Mariota for guidance, especially since Mariota has experience playing against Todd Bowles-coached teams in the NFL.
Jayden Daniels
NFL debut vs the Buccaneers on Sunday:
Jayden Daniels will make his NFL debut on Sunday.
During today’s press conference, he shared how he plans to approach the game as “like any other game.”
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— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Sam Cosmi:
Jayden Daniels praised Sam Cosmi for his contributions to the team, calling him a cornerstone piece.
— Zach Selby (@ZachSelbyWC) September 4, 2024
Marcus Mariota:
Daniels mentioned seeking advice from Marcus Mariota, who has faced Todd Bowles defenses multiple times.
— George Wallace (@GWallaceWTOP) September 4, 2024
Jayden Daniels shared that Marcus Mariota’s main advice to him is to go out and have fun on the field.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2024
Practice vs games:
Jayden Daniels expressed his readiness for Week 1, highlighting the difference between practice and actual games.
— JP Finlay (@JPFinlayNBCS) September 4, 2024
Ricky Pearsall:
Jayden Daniels mentioned a conversation with his former teammate Ricky Pearsall from Arizona State, expressing relief that Pearsall is recovering from an injury.
— Ben Standig (@BenStandig) September 4, 2024
Bobby Wagner
First game of the season:
Bobby Wagner, the Commanders LB, is gearing up for his 14th NFL season opener. He emphasized the importance of preparation and setting goals for the season ahead.
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Quan Martin
First game of the season:
Commanders cornerback Quan Martin expressed excitement for the first game of the season, seeing it as an opportunity to showcase the team’s progress.
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024
Emmanuel Forbes
Buccaneers WRs:
Emmanuel Forbes, a member of the Commanders’ secondary, acknowledged the challenge posed by the Buccaneers’ wide receivers and expressed eagerness to face them.
— Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) September 4, 2024